Philips DreamStation 2 - Supplemental Oxygen; Oxygen Use Precautions

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Supplemental oxygen
Oxygen can be added to the patient circuit. Please note the warnings listed below when using
oxygen with the device.
Warnings
• When using oxygen with this system, the oxygen supply must comply with local
regulations for medical oxygen.
• Oxygen supports combustion. Oxygen should not be used while smoking or in the
presence of an open ame.
• Do not use the device in the presence of a ammable anaesthetic mixture in combination with
oxygen or air, or in the presence of nitrous oxide..
• If supplemental oxygen is added at the exit of the ow generator or humidier, a Philips
Respironics Pressure Valve must be placed in-line with the patient circuit between the
device and the oxygen source. The pressure valve helps prevent the backow of oxygen
from the patient circuit into the device when the unit is o. Failure to use the pressure
valve could result in a re hazard.
• When using oxygen with this system, turn the device on before turning on the oxygen.
Turn the oxygen o before turning the device o. This will prevent oxygen accumulation
in the device.
• Do not connect the device to an unregulated or high pressure oxygen source.